Objective: In this course, students will learn about St. James the Lesser. Why is he called this? Why is he called the "brother" of Jesus? Learn these answers and more in this course!

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Saint James the Lesser

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Education - Saints - Saint James the Lesser - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Education - Saints - Saint James the Lesser - VIDEO

    • Religious Education - Saints - Saint James the Lesser - QUIZ

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education